Spring Game
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Over 70k
But the 11am kickoff time is stupid. This is the 8th biggest sporting event in lincoln each season and NU has total control over the date/time.
Make this a 1pm game so that fans can enjoy the bars and tailgating...they can eat lunch before the game or dinner afterwards...
I know I know, there is a softball game and a baseball game...no one cares.
But the 11am kickoff time is stupid. This is the 8th biggest sporting event in lincoln each season and NU has total control over the date/time.
Make this a 1pm game so that fans can enjoy the bars and tailgating...they can eat lunch before the game or dinner afterwards...
I know I know, there is a softball game and a baseball game...no one cares.
Or you eat breakfast before. Go to the game. Drink the rest of the day while while talking about who the season’s stars are gonna be cuz they had a great Spring Game. Or who needs to transfer because they stunk it up in the Spring Game.
Either way, drink!
I don't disagree with you, but they know they could start the game at 7:30am and the stadium would basically be full no matter what. They're doing what the AD does best, making money. This way they maximize attendance at all three events.
Attendance for a Spring Game is always highly weather dependent. Cool rainy day and attendance below 70K, nice warm sunny day with little wind and attendance over 70K.
I agree with what you’re saying for the most part. What was the turnout last year though? It was BLUE BALLS freezing and the turnout was really damn good. We made it to the beginning of the 4th and then had to go warm up at the bar.
Actually...I always thought that would be a cool "gimmick" not that we need one for attendance but like a 8am kickoff...breakfast and beers. I could see it
I know it is not UNL's job to "help" but a 1pm kickoff probably adds a ton more money to the local economy for that day.
I will be there, leaving Omaha at 8am, which probably means closer to 8:30, which means parking and hitting the first bar by 9:45-10. Basically an hour of bar time before the game.
I will be there, leaving Omaha at 8am, which probably means closer to 8:30, which means parking and hitting the first bar by 9:45-10. Basically an hour of bar time before the game.
Maybe go to the 1st half bail for a tailgate for a bit and hit the baseball and softball complex. The older I get the less alcohol appeals to me. Just makes me sleepy. Plus the bars area young man's game anymore. I'm damn near 50. Give me a tailgate
For me it kind of depends on the atmosphere.
Tailgating/being down in Lincoln for a game. I can drink beers from 8am until 10pm no problem...
But like, happy hour. I want to be home by 6pm
Pass.
I have on good authority from two guys on this site that our QB is gonna suck hard freshman like and throw at least a lot of picks.
Maybe next year.
I have on good authority from two guys on this site that our QB is gonna suck hard freshman like and throw at least a lot of picks.
Maybe next year.
They're just being try-hards to set themselves up to be 'told ya so' guy in the Fall.
"See, everyone said he would be an all-american heisman winner as a true freshman, but i was the one who preached caution and predicted that he might have some ups-and-downs and would not match his señor-year-in-high-school stats."
Some don’t have unrealistic savior complex expectations for a true freshman QB. I’ll be joyful if Raiola gets through the year with less than an INT/game.
The bars on game day are different. It is all ages, 19-70, people stopping back on campus after years of being away, walking around, grabbing a drink at a bar they hit up years ago.
Agree. I love tailgates as well, but usually try to hit the bars I went to in college and make a stop at the N-Zone for wings. I'm a man, I'm 40.
Damn 11:00am games are a double edge sword so to speak. I fvcking hate 11:00am home games, but actually like them when we’re on the road. Plus I like having games at 11:00 to watch. Basically, I wouldn’t mind if Nebraska never played an 11:00am game again, but I still want everyone else to play 11:00am games so I can watch football on Saturday mornings.
I did the math on this and expectations for him should be 9-11 INTs over 12 games. An INT/passing attempt ratio between Taylor Martinez's RS freshman season and Trevor Lawrence's freshman season over 12 games is 9. NU's Oline is not of the quality of 2010 NU or 2018 Clemson, so maybe 9 is on the low side.
Shoot! I was seriously thinking of coming up for the game this year but that's the same weekend of Goodguys at Texas Motor Speedway. My son and I have plans to both be in the show and he plans on racing that day... guess I'll be listening in via ear buds again this year
I am actually to the point where I tailgate and just stay there. May have to try to get back into the stadium this upcoming season though. Last few years have been a tough watch